FTT Accident Procedures — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What must a driver do after being involved in a road accident in Singapore?
- Leave the scene if no one is injured
- Stop immediately, render assistance, exchange particulars with other parties, and report to the police if required (Correct answer)
- Call their insurance company first
- Move the vehicle immediately regardless of injuries
Correct answer: Stop immediately, render assistance, exchange particulars with other parties, and report to the police if required
Drivers involved in an accident must stop, render assistance to any injured persons, exchange particulars (name, IC/licence number, vehicle number, insurance details), and report to police within 24 hours.
Question 2: Within what timeframe must a traffic accident be reported to the police in Singapore?
- Within 1 hour
- Within 24 hours (Correct answer)
- Within 7 days
- Only if someone is injured
Correct answer: Within 24 hours
Under the Road Traffic Act, all accidents involving injury, damage to property, or damage to another vehicle must be reported to the police within 24 hours of the occurrence.
Question 3: What should a driver do if someone is injured in a traffic accident in Singapore?
- Move the injured person immediately
- Call 995 for an ambulance, provide first aid if trained, do not move the injured person unless there is immediate danger (Correct answer)
- Wait for the police to arrive before doing anything
- Take photographs before helping
Correct answer: Call 995 for an ambulance, provide first aid if trained, do not move the injured person unless there is immediate danger
Call SCDF (995) immediately for an ambulance. If trained, provide first aid. Do not move injured persons as this could worsen spinal or internal injuries, unless there is immediate danger (fire, explosion).
Question 4: What details must be exchanged between drivers after a traffic accident in Singapore?
- Only phone numbers
- Name, NRIC/FIN, driving licence number, vehicle registration number, and insurance company details (Correct answer)
- Only vehicle registration numbers
- No details need to be exchanged
Correct answer: Name, NRIC/FIN, driving licence number, vehicle registration number, and insurance company details
Both drivers must exchange full details including name, identification number, driving licence number, vehicle registration number, and insurance company details to facilitate claims processing.
Question 5: Is it an offence to leave the scene of an accident without stopping in Singapore?
- No, if you were not at fault
- Yes, it is a serious offence (hit-and-run) punishable by fine, imprisonment, and licence disqualification (Correct answer)
- Only if someone is injured
- Only if police are present
Correct answer: Yes, it is a serious offence (hit-and-run) punishable by fine, imprisonment, and licence disqualification
Leaving the scene of an accident without stopping is a serious offence under the Road Traffic Act. Penalties include fines up to SGD 3,000, imprisonment up to 12 months, and licence disqualification.
Question 6: Where can a driver make a traffic accident report in Singapore?
- Only at the accident scene
- At any police station or online through the Traffic Police e-services portal within 24 hours (Correct answer)
- Only at the Traffic Police headquarters
- Only by calling 999
Correct answer: At any police station or online through the Traffic Police e-services portal within 24 hours
Accident reports can be made at any police station or through the Traffic Police online reporting system. The report must be made within 24 hours of the accident.
FTT Accident Procedures
What must a driver do after being involved in a road accident in Singapore?